Bedeutung
Working together makes us stronger
Kultureller Hintergrund
The proverb is a staple of the 'Kudumbashree' movement, one of the world's largest women's empowerment networks based in Kerala. It is often the first proverb children learn, usually accompanied by the story of the bundle of sticks. Kerala's strong trade unions frequently use this concept to justify collective bargaining. It is often cited during inter-faith gatherings to promote communal peace in the state.
Use it in Essays
If you are writing a Malayalam exam, using this proverb in the conclusion of an essay about society will get you extra marks.
Don't over-conjugate
Keep it as a standalone sentence. Adding too many verbs around it makes it lose its 'proverbial' punch.
Bedeutung
Working together makes us stronger
Use it in Essays
If you are writing a Malayalam exam, using this proverb in the conclusion of an essay about society will get you extra marks.
Don't over-conjugate
Keep it as a standalone sentence. Adding too many verbs around it makes it lose its 'proverbial' punch.
The 'Pigeon' Reference
If you want to sound like a native, mention the 'Pigeon story' (Pravukalude katha) when you use this phrase.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the proverb.
ഐക്യമത്യം _______
The standard form of the proverb is 'ഐക്യമത്യം മഹാബലം'.
In which situation is this proverb most appropriate?
A group of neighbors is cleaning a local park together.
This proverb is used to highlight the power of collective effort.
Choose the best response.
Ravi: 'ഈ വലിയ കല്ല് എനിക്ക് ഒറ്റയ്ക്ക് മാറ്റാൻ പറ്റുന്നില്ല.' Sita: 'നമുക്ക് എല്ലാവർക്കും കൂടി ശ്രമിക്കാം. _______.'
Sita is suggesting they work together, so the proverb about unity is perfect.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgabenഐക്യമത്യം _______
The standard form of the proverb is 'ഐക്യമത്യം മഹാബലം'.
A group of neighbors is cleaning a local park together.
This proverb is used to highlight the power of collective effort.
Ravi: 'ഈ വലിയ കല്ല് എനിക്ക് ഒറ്റയ്ക്ക് മാറ്റാൻ പറ്റുന്നില്ല.' Sita: 'നമുക്ക് എല്ലാവർക്കും കൂടി ശ്രമിക്കാം. _______.'
Sita is suggesting they work together, so the proverb about unity is perfect.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenNo, while it has Sanskrit roots often associated with ancient texts, it is a purely secular moral proverb used by all communities in Kerala.
Yes, but it might sound a bit formal. It's often used when you are trying to motivate them to do something together.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but 'അമിതമായാൽ അമൃതും വിഷം' (Even nectar is poison in excess) is sometimes used to warn against too much of anything, though not specifically unity.
Aikyamathyam Mahabalam.
Verwandte Redewendungen
ഒത്തൊരുമ
similarTogetherness/Harmony
കൂട്ടായ്മ
similarCollective effort
ഒരുമയുണ്ടെങ്കിൽ ഉലക്കമേലും കിടക്കാം
synonymIf there is unity, one can sleep on a pestle.
പലതുള്ളി പെരുവെള്ളം
builds onMany drops make a big flood.
